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Dolphins die after being caught in fishing net off the Tasman Peninsula
An adult dolphin and its calf have died in south-east Tasmania after becoming caught in a recreational ‘graball’ fishing net.
Key points:
- An adult dolphin and calf died after being caught in a graball net near Port Arthur at the weekend
- The Tasmanian government says there are no plans to ban the nets from being used by licenced fishers
- Environment groups believe the laws need to be strengthened to protect the marine environment
The net, licenced to a recreational fisherman, was left anchored in Canoe Bay near Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula.
The adult dolphin was spotted fighting to escape the net on Sunday afternoon by bushwalkers, including emergency medicine doctor Jess Ling.
“We saw this massive pod of dolphins come in and out and…
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